Model Metropolis
Plan your district, link the transport and build a city together.
About
Model Metropolis invites your teams to act as city planners. Each team takes charge of one district of a large model city, with zones such as industrial, residential, leisure and the central business district.
Roads, railways and waterways must flow seamlessly from one district to the next, so no team can work in isolation. Teams agree design standards at the start and keep checking with their neighbours to ensure everything aligns.
Using a wide range of materials, teams build a city that is imaginative, practical and attractive, with every street and station planned to fit. It is a satisfying blend of creativity, logic and teamwork.
When time is called, the districts are joined into one metropolis, and the group celebrates what it has built together.
Learning outcomes
Teams develop a shared vision and strategy, then bring them to life through creativity and strong project management.
Planning across teams is essential. A road that ends at the edge of one district must meet a road in the next, so communication and collaboration become very real. Neighbours who talk early end up with the smoothest connections.
Creativity works best within a clear framework, keeping the city functional, practical and beautiful. Careful management of time and resources ensures the project is completed on schedule. It suits planning, facilities and project teams particularly well.
Model Metropolis relies on engagement from everyone, good team dynamics and cooperation across the group. It is a vivid reminder that the best results come when every department builds with the wider plan in mind.
Program flow
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The master plan
Teams receive their district, building materials and the master plan for the city.
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Agree the standards
Teams set design rules and agree where roads, railways and waterways connect.
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Build the districts
Each team builds its district and checks with neighbours to stay aligned.
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Connect the city
All districts are joined and transport links are lined up across the city.
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Skyline view
Teams step back to admire the finished metropolis and celebrate.
What is included
Included
- Expert facilitators throughout
- A wide range of model building materials
- City master plan and district briefs
- Final city assembly
Not included
- Venue hire
- Meals and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transfers to and from the venue
- Bespoke printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How big can the group be?
From 10 to 500 guests, organised into smaller teams.
How long is the programme?
The programme typically lasts about 2.5 hours.
Are design or model-making skills needed?
No. Everything is provided, and success comes from planning and teamwork.
Indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor spaces such as a hotel function room, ballroom or conference hall.
How do teams work together?
Each team builds its own district, but all must agree design and transport links so the city connects.
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